Peeling/chipping of the beak

[jgerardo]

Is it normal for my parrots beak to appear as if it is chipping? He has gotten into this habit of smacking his beak against the cage when he is upset or bored. I am guessing that is what it can be. He is 8 months old CAG. There is no bleeding and he is still acting his normal self. I have seen in other parrots that their beaks do tend to chip. Should I be worried?

[Luvparrots]

I have three parrots each has a "chipped" beak. It is usually just normal renewal of beak covering. As long as the body of the beak is in tactic, I would not worry.

 

One question, how much does your CAG weigh?

[Greywings]

Your birds feathers look a bit rough as well, perhaps a bit more fatty acids in the diet and more spray misting with water or baths would be beneficial to feathers and beak.

[jgerardo]

I haven't been keeping track of his weight I probably should be keeping track. Would a kitchen scale be accurate I've seen them at stores under $20. I thought fatty acids was bad for them? I will try more bathing and try to get him a better diet.

[Greywings]

There are beneficial fatty acids like those found in walnuts, Coconuts, Palm nuts even in fresh veggies like Spinach just don't overdo.

Fresh foods that are safe for birds such as leafy greens like spinach, kale, and romaine lettuce are rich in nutrients and provide great variety to a captive bird's diet. In the wild, parrots normally dine on leafy vegetation as well as fruits, nuts, and other staples. Spinach, for example, is full of beneficial omega 3 fatty acids, which help a bird have healthy skin and feathers. Vegetables like these are an important part of balanced nutrition for pet birds than owners sometimes overlook.

http://www.holisticbirds.com/pages/efa0601.htm

Edited March 20, 2014 by Greywings

[Timbersmom]

Kitchen scales are fine. That is what I use.